How to choose a good Hypnotherapist?

For many of us finding a professional who is qualified and knows what they are doing can be incredibly difficult. But how do you know ?

Today I am sharing things you need to consider when looking for a Hypnotherapist.

1. You need to find someone who has been in practice a good length of time, and if at all possible one who specializes in what you are seeking treatment for.

2. Someone who personally picks up the phone when you call the number, and one who calls you back in a acceptable amount of time if you leave a message.

3. Someone who has a organization backing them, check to see if they are a member of the A.C.H.E (Associate Council Of Hypnotic Examiners)

Which means they must have at least 300 hours of training to gain the certification and manage continuing hours to maintain the qualification, there are others out there too, and it is ok to ask them their qualifications in an email and an explanation of what these are and the organization the backs them.

4. Someone who is willing to give you a FREE consultation with no obligation.

5. Someone who has testominials which are verifiable.

6. A good website shows they care about their business and case studies so potential clients can read up and gain more information on how Hypnosis works.

7. One who is reachable through email address on their website and reply's in an acceptable amount of time.

8. Schedule a consultation, this way you can meet the person, and also see the location, when you are dealing with sensitive matters, you not only need to feel comfortable with the person but also the location.

9. Office location VS home location, as long as the home is set up for a Hypnotherapy office this should be fine, the home should be clean, comfortable and private, you need to feel comfortable, For office locations the noise level should be very low from neighboring businesses and ample parking and a sense of security should be felt by you when you visit.

10. You should feel comfortable with your therapist, if you are not 100% happy, look at other alternatives, if you are going to invest time energy and money into your future you need to have a good rapport with your Therapist.

11. It's ok to have time to think about it, you are putting trust into this person and need to know you are not rushed into booking sessions.

12. You should be given information on the organization the therapist belongs to at the first appointment, if you are not offered this please do ask for it, you have a right to protection should you have a problem.

13. Always check the diploma on the wall to make sure it is in date, with the A.C.H.E an outdated diploma means the therapist has not kept up with their continuing hours, a warning sign something may be wrong, if out of date, if you had an issue you would not be able to go to the organization.

14. Appropriate touch? Yes we can touch you but it has to be agreed on before the session begins, for me the only place I will touch you is on the knee, when setting an anchor, Tapping the forehead, and again at the end to set a new anchor, I always explain this in the consultation and also in the actual session,  I will tell you before I do it, Also I ask the client to signal to me if they want me to hold their hand during the session, but most feel comfortable and I do not have to.

So hoping this help you to feel more confident when choosing a good therapist, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sarah Riley CHt, bringing Hypnosis to Orlando and surrounding areas.